Tsukigata, Hokkaido
| Tsukigata 月形町 | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
 Location of Tsukigata in Hokkaido (Sorachi Subprefecture) | |
  Tsukigata Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 43°20′N 141°40′E / 43.333°N 141.667°ECoordinates: 43°20′N 141°40′E / 43.333°N 141.667°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Hokkaido |
| Prefecture | Hokkaido (Sorachi Subprefecture) |
| District | Kabato |
| Area | |
| • Total | 151.05 km2 (58.32 sq mi) |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 3,990 |
| • Density | 26/km2 (68/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Website |
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Tsukigata (月形町 Tsukigata-chō) is a town located in Kabato District, Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 3,990. The total area is 151.05 km².
History
The town's name originates from the first warden of Kabato Prison, located in Tsukigata, Kiyoshi Tsukigata.
- 1881: Kabato Prison established. First warden: Kiyoshi Tsukigata. Tsukigata village established.
- 1899: Urausu village (Now, Urausu town) established as a separate entity from Tsukigata town.
- 1953: Tsukigata village becomes Tsukigata town.
- 1981: Tsukigata town's 100 year anniversary.
- 1983: Establishment of Tsukigata Prison Museum
Agricultural Produce
- Rice, cut flowers, fruits (melons and watermelons)
Specialty Products
- Tsukigata flowers, Tsukigata melons, Tsukigata watermelons (Godzilla egg and Dynamite varieties), Tomato Juice, Tsukigata Jingis Khan (Lamb), Tsukigata Manju, Tsukigata tofu, Kabato tofu,
Transport
Train
- Hokkaido Passenger Rail (JR Hokkaido): Gakuentoshi Line: Tsukigaoka Station, Chiraiotsu Station, Ishikari Tsukigata Station, Yutakaoka Station, Sappinai Station
Bus
- Hokkaido Chuo Bus: Bound for Iwamizawa Terminal via. Kitamura.
- Shinshinotsu Bus: Bound for Shinshinotsu Village via. Ebetsu Station.
Taxi
- Haato Hire
Roads
- General Roads: National Highway 275 (Sorachi National Highway)
- Prefectural Roads: Hokkaido Route 6 Iwamizawa- Tsukigata; Hokkaido Route 11 Tsukigata- Atsuta; Hokkaido Route 33 Biei- Tsukigata; Hokkaido Route 275 Tsukigata- Minenobu; Hokkaido Route 376
Famous Places/Sightseeing Spots
Culture
- Tsukigata Prison Museum
- Record Diary of Hokkaido
- Sewage and Water Treatment
Sightseeing
- Kairaku Park
- Tsukigata Hot Spring Resort
- Tsukigata Hot Spring Annexe
- Rural activities workshop Facilities
- People of Hokkaido Forests (Tsukigata Branch)
- Tsukigata Prison Museum
External links
Media related to Tsukigata, Hokkaidō at Wikimedia Commons- Official website (Japanese)
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